Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 200201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TransCore ITS, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with TransCore ITS, LLC in the additional amount of $400,000 for wrong-way detection systems, maintenance, repair, testing services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the extended period of December 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200201), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) improves mobility in the Greater Houston Metropolitan area through excellence operation of urban toll highway systems, while upholding a commitment to leadership, public service, and quality of life. This WWDS will be used to monitor, detect, and alert HCTRA's Incident Management Center when a vehicle has been detected driving in the wrong direction along the main lanes and ramps.
Expected Impact:
These WWDS systems will assist in providing a safer drive along the Westpark Tollway by alerting law enforcement of a wrong-way movement in order to intercept the vehicle before an accident occurs.
Alternative Options:
None
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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12/1/2020 |
20.c.7.m |
Contract Award |
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11/30/2021 |
184 |
Contract Renewal (first one-year renewal option) |
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1/31/2023 |
280 |
Contract Renewal (second one-year renewal option) |
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1/9/2024 |
186 |
Contract Renewal (third one-year renewal option) |
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10/08/2024 |
255 |
Contract Renewal (fourth one-year renewal option) |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precincts 3 & 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/30/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Assistant Director, Harris County Toll Road Authority; Margaret Obot, Sr. Sourcing Manager, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, amendment